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A Curvy Beauty for the Duke
In the glittering ballrooms of London, Lady Alicia Carver stands apart from the willowy young ladies, painfully aware of the whispers about her curves and unconventional beauty. While she finds joy as guardian to her lively ward, Alicia is haunted by her past encounters with the ton. Despite her reluctance, she agrees to one final Season in London to seek a husband. When fate intertwines her path with Henry, her heart stirs, but painful memories make her question if a future with him is even possible.
Can Alicia let go of the past, or is her dream of love beyond reach?
Henry Bishop, Duke of Hawthorne, loathes the endless parade of London balls and prefers the freedom of the countryside. When duty compels him to escort his sister for the Season, he unexpectedly finds himself captivated by the one woman who refuses to fall in line with society's expectations—Lady Alicia Carver. Just as he begins to imagine a future with her, Henry discovers his late father may have promised him to another.
Will Henry follow his heart, or will family obligation trap him in a loveless union?
As the affection between Alicia and Henry grows, rumors swirl in the drawing rooms of the ton, accusing Alicia of being behind a string of thefts. Can Henry and those closest to her clear her name and uncover the real thief in time? Or will the ton’s ruthless gossip destroy their chance at happiness? When a new rumor surfaces—one with a hint of truth—will their love survive the final storm?
"A Curvy Beauty for the Duke" is a historical romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Unconventional Heroine, Abandoned Baby, Opposites attract
Can Alicia let go of the past, or is her dream of love beyond reach?
Henry Bishop, Duke of Hawthorne, loathes the endless parade of London balls and prefers the freedom of the countryside. When duty compels him to escort his sister for the Season, he unexpectedly finds himself captivated by the one woman who refuses to fall in line with society's expectations—Lady Alicia Carver. Just as he begins to imagine a future with her, Henry discovers his late father may have promised him to another.
Will Henry follow his heart, or will family obligation trap him in a loveless union?
As the affection between Alicia and Henry grows, rumors swirl in the drawing rooms of the ton, accusing Alicia of being behind a string of thefts. Can Henry and those closest to her clear her name and uncover the real thief in time? Or will the ton’s ruthless gossip destroy their chance at happiness? When a new rumor surfaces—one with a hint of truth—will their love survive the final storm?
"A Curvy Beauty for the Duke" is a historical romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Unconventional Heroine, Abandoned Baby, Opposites attract
378 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 2, 2024
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About the author
Bridget Barton
167 books210 followersBridget Barton was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas.
She has studied English Literature in college and after a brief passage in journalism as a newspaper writer, she stirred her career to what she always loved: becoming an author!
She has always been intrigued by rascals, vagabonds, dukes and rogues, so having the chance to write stories about them is a wish come true for her!
Bridget is married to her own prince charming and is the proud mother of two daughters (and three adorable kittens) and soon to be a grandma!
She is a hopeless romantic who devours romance literature and of course enjoys writing love stories of her own.
When she is not writing, Bridget is relaxing by cooking for her lovely husband, exercising and listening to soft music.
Bridget loves to connect with her readers!
With love and respect,
Bridget Barton
She has studied English Literature in college and after a brief passage in journalism as a newspaper writer, she stirred her career to what she always loved: becoming an author!
She has always been intrigued by rascals, vagabonds, dukes and rogues, so having the chance to write stories about them is a wish come true for her!
Bridget is married to her own prince charming and is the proud mother of two daughters (and three adorable kittens) and soon to be a grandma!
She is a hopeless romantic who devours romance literature and of course enjoys writing love stories of her own.
When she is not writing, Bridget is relaxing by cooking for her lovely husband, exercising and listening to soft music.
Bridget loves to connect with her readers!
With love and respect,
Bridget Barton
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
October 13, 2024
Discovering herself
Great story wonderful story line great characters. Lady Alicia stands out from the ton, she's not tall and willowy, she's short and curvy. When she meets Henry, it's instant attraction. Years later they meet again. And this is where their true story begins.
Thank you ♥️
Great story wonderful story line great characters. Lady Alicia stands out from the ton, she's not tall and willowy, she's short and curvy. When she meets Henry, it's instant attraction. Years later they meet again. And this is where their true story begins.
Thank you ♥️
November 17, 2024
Good storyline with a little mystery. The heroine doesn’t physically fit the ideal lady as she is short with curves. The hero doesn’t care as he is instantly attracted to her. But he may have other obligations that could separate them, plus she is being set up as a thief. It definitely has some twists before the HEA. It was an enjoyable read.
June 1, 2025
Good story
Lady Alicia was unmarried and felt she would never marry as she had no confidence in herself. She had a fuller body than other girls and she felt clumsy when she was nervous. The other girls in the ton would laugh at her and make cruel remarks. It was wonderful to see her come out of her shell and eventually marry.
Lady Alicia was unmarried and felt she would never marry as she had no confidence in herself. She had a fuller body than other girls and she felt clumsy when she was nervous. The other girls in the ton would laugh at her and make cruel remarks. It was wonderful to see her come out of her shell and eventually marry.
October 8, 2024
A Curvy Beauty for the Duke
An amazing story, entertaining, heartfelt and lots of emotional conflict and soul searching with unexpected circumstances and unpredictable surprises and misunderstandings. loved reading this story.
An amazing story, entertaining, heartfelt and lots of emotional conflict and soul searching with unexpected circumstances and unpredictable surprises and misunderstandings. loved reading this story.
December 11, 2024
Alicia and Henry
This was a very good book and it kept my interest until the very end. This is a love story between Alicia and Henry.
This was a very good book and it kept my interest until the very end. This is a love story between Alicia and Henry.
January 8, 2025
Clean Standalone Historical Romance HEA
Her self esteem isn't the best. Not feeling like she fits in due to her appearance she struggles with public engagements.
He's drawn to her but someone is desperate to keep them apart. How much will they have to overcome before they can get their own HEA.
Her self esteem isn't the best. Not feeling like she fits in due to her appearance she struggles with public engagements.
He's drawn to her but someone is desperate to keep them apart. How much will they have to overcome before they can get their own HEA.
Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews